The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron

Chapter 1588: Chapter 1686: Prince Visit

Fang Lin had Cheng Jinhai keep guard outside for a reason.

Just within a day, several groups of people came one after another, hoping to visit Fang Lin, including individuals from all walks of life.

Some from the Alchemy Tao families, both elderly folks and young generations were present.

Additionally, other so-called influential figures from the Upper Three Countries wanted to meet Fang Lin, but without exception, all were stopped outside by Cheng Jinhai.

In the past, Cheng, the minor Mountain Master of Heng Long Mountain, wouldn’t have dared to engage with so many important figures from various circles.

But now, Cheng Jinhai could firmly stop them and told them that Master Fang was resting and not receiving visitors.

The people who came to visit Fang Lin also didn’t dare show any displeasure; they couldn’t possibly get angry at a gatekeeper, could they? That would be too demeaning.

Moreover, not being able to see Fang Lin wasn’t an issue, but causing trouble outside Fang Lin’s residence would likely lead to serious problems.

Now, throughout the Nine Countries, who doesn’t know that behind Fang Lin stands the colossal Sky Swallowing Palace? Even the royal families of the Upper Three Countries probably wouldn’t dare to provoke Fang Lin actively.

And even if the Sky Swallowing Palace weren’t backing Fang Lin, his reputation alone is not something that just anyone can offend.

Although Cheng Jinhai was merely gatekeeping for Fang Lin, at this moment, he felt extremely proud and arrogant.

“Who would have thought that I, Cheng, would see this day? Those big shots used to ignore me, Cheng, and now I don’t even spare them a glance,” Cheng Jinhai thought proudly to himself.

As dusk approached, another group entered the inn wanting to meet Fang Lin.

This group was indeed significant, led by a person wearing a purple robe embroidered with a serpentine gold dragon.

In Tang Capital, only the royal descendants are entitled to wear this Golden Dragon Purple Robe.

Clearly, this leading young man was definitely from the Tang Country royal family, perhaps even a prince of the current Tang Emperor himself.

The young man wearing the Golden Dragon Purple Robe appeared in his twenties, with clear eyes, handsome features, red lips, white teeth, and very good looking, albeit lacking a masculine aura and looking somewhat frail.

Behind this young man stood four middle-aged men in blue clothes, all with a restrained aura, sharp and spirited gaze, just standing there was enough to impose a significant deterrence.

Upon seeing these people, Cheng Jinhai instantly grew nervous, especially at the sight of the four middle-aged men in blue, feeling increasingly intimidated.

Although Cheng Jinhai is just a local Mountain Master, he had good judgement, deducing that the young man who hardly looked robust must be royal, and those four men behind him were likely high-level protectors sent by the royal family.

Gazing at those four middle-aged men, Cheng internally doubted if he could withstand even one of them.

“May I ask this elder, does Master Fang Lin live here?” The young man approached, showing a rather approachable demeanor as he folded his hands and bowed to Cheng Jinhai.

Cheng Jinhai did not dare neglect, returning the gesture: “Master Fang indeed resides here, may I ask who you are?”

The young man smiled slightly: “I am Li Zhongxin, here especially to meet Master Fang Lin.”

Upon hearing the name Li Zhongxin, Cheng Jinhai’s face changed immediately, as this was the name of the Prince Yang Wanshan of Tang Country.

“So it is Prince Yang Wanshan. I am Cheng Jinhai of Heng Long Mountain, paying my respects to Your Highness,” Cheng Jinhai hastily bowed, without the impatience he showed towards others.

After all, Cheng Jinhai’s Heng Long Mountain was still within the borders of Tang Country, subject to the jurisdiction and restrictions of the royal family of Tang Country. This was the esteemed Prince Yang Wanshan of Tang Country – a mere Mountain Master of Heng Long Mountain would dare not act recklessly in front of His Highness, lest Heng Long Mountain be suppressed by the royal house the very next day.

Moreover, Cheng Jinhai knew that this Prince Yang Wanshan, Li Zhongxin, was extraordinary among the many princes of Tang Country.

The current Tang Emperor had eleven sons, with the eldest son Li Jianwu having already been crowned as the Crown Prince, and is indeed a rare Martial Arts genius. At just over forty years old, he had already achieved the Cultivation of Minor Longevity, highly esteemed by the Tang Emperor, hence he was crowned as Crown Prince early. To many, after the Tang Emperor abdicates, it would likely be Crown Prince Li Jianwu who would succeed and take control of the vast Tang Country, becoming the most prestigious person in the Upper Three Countries.

However, in recent years, Li Jianwu had made some significant mistakes and was reprimanded by the Tang Emperor, who even once spoke in anger of the intention to remove Li Jianwu’s position as the Crown Prince.

Of course, that was only an intention expressed in words and the position of Crown Prince was not truly revoked from Li Jianwu.

At this time, Prince Yang Wanshan, Li Zhongxin, who appears to be a fragile young man in front of Cheng Jinhai, suddenly made his move. Although his Martial Arts strength had not yet caught up to his elder brother Li Jianwu, he was highly esteemed in other aspects, and many influential people in Tang Country spoke highly of Li Zhongxin.

There were even rumors that when the current Tang Emperor spoke with the retired Grand Chancellor, he had inquired about the successors to the Tang Emperor’s throne.

The aging Grand Chancellor immediately evaluated the eleven sons of the Tang Emperor; other than the tenth and eleventh princes who were too young to inherit the great rule, the other princes all had opportunities.

Among them, the Grand Chancellor specifically mentioned Prince Yang Wanshan, Li Zhongxin. Although he did not elaborate, it was clear that the Grand Chancellor favored Li Zhongxin more than the Crown Prince Li Jianwu.

Although rumors are unreliable, at least among these princes, Li Zhongxin indeed has the capital to contend with Crown Prince Li Jianwu.

Cheng Jinhai felt slightly uneasy inside because this Prince Yang Wanshan standing before him might very likely become the Supreme Tang Emperor in the future.

In other words, the person in front of Cheng Jinhai might become the future Tang Emperor, which was enough to unsettle Cheng Jinhai.

“Master Cheng, you are too polite. Please announce my visit, as I wish to see Master Fang,” said Li Zhongxin with a gentle smile.

Cheng Jinhai now felt awkward. Fang Lin had instructed him not to meet with anyone seeking him, no matter who it was.

But this visitor was the Prince of Tang Country, who might very likely become a significant figure in the Tang Empire – Cheng Jinhai certainly did not dare refuse.

“Please come in, Your Highness,” thankfully, Fang Lin’s voice came from inside just in time to relieve Cheng Jinhai.

“Your Highness, please enter.” Cheng Jinhai opened the courtyard door and welcomed Li Zhongxin and his entourage inside, while he himself stayed outside.

Fang Lin was still lying on a bamboo chair, even as Li Zhongxin and his four guards approached nearer, Fang Lin still did not get up.

All four guards frowned and showed anger on their faces, while Li Zhongxin remained very calm, showing no discontent whatsoever.

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